In the 20-16 victory over the Jets on Monday, outside linebacker Mario Williams got off to a slow start at his new position. In passing situations, he dropped down to end, but standing up, he didn’t look good against the run.

Williams played only 15 snaps, but three times the Jets blocked him wide and ran inside of him, leaving Williams to try and chase down the play. The coaches said they’re still encouraged by Williams playing linebacker and expect him to improve with more playing time.

Notes: In four 2010 preseason games, the Texans registered eight sacks. They had seven, including four in the first half, against the Jets. And they did it without defensive coordinator Wade Phillips calling a blitz. All seven came from reserves, including two by inside linebacker Xavier Adibi, who moved from his outside spot in the 4-3. With Adibi and Darryl Sharpton inside, the Texans have quality depth. Sharpton is a second-year tackling machine. The coaches are going to keep an eye on Bryan Braman, a 6-5 undrafted rookie who had 1.5 sacks and terrorized Jets backup Greg McElroy. Braman's teammates and coaches are eager to see what he does against the Saints.